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Minimum price systemSpecification of the lowest price permitted for an import. Prices below the minimum may trigger a tariff, hence a variable levy, or quota. See maximum price systerm. These have several names: basic import price, minimum import price, reference price, and trigger price.Similar MatchesMinimum variance frontierMinimum variance frontierGraph of the lowest possible portfolio variance that is attainable for a given portfolio expected return. Minimum price fluctuationMinimum price fluctuationSmallest increment of market price movement possible in a given futures or options contract. Minimum quote sizeMinimum quote sizeA London Stock Exchange term which refers to the minimum number of shares in which market makers must display prices on the SEAQ for those securities for which they are registered. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)A federal tax aimed at ensuring that wealthy individuals, estates, trusts, and corporations pay a minimal level income tax. For individuals, the AMT is calculated by adding adjusted gross income to tax preference items. Guaranteed minimum periodGuaranteed minimum periodThe period during which an annuity is paid irrespective of whether the annuitant dies during that period.If the annuitant lives beyond this period, payments continue until death. An annuity with such a guarantee could benefit people, with dependants who require the income to continue after their death. This means that the sum of money paid for the annuity would not be wasted in the event of early death. Further Suggestionsminimum funding requirementMinimum import price guaranteed minimum pension minimum income guarantee Required minimum distribution (RMD) minimum maintenance Minimum variance portfolio Minimum maintenance Minimum efficient scale alternative minimum tax minimum lending rate |
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